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Darren Chester pushes for $2.5M to relocate and flood-proof Traralgon Men's Shed in Glenview Park redevelopment
Darren Chester is lobbying for $2.5 million to relocate Traralgon Men's Shed to a flood-proof site, ensuring a safer, modern facility as part of Glenview Park redevelopment in partnership with Latrobe City Council.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is working with Latrobe City Council and lobbying his Coalition colleagues in Canberra in a bid to secure $2.5 million to flood-proof the Traralgon Men's Shed.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Traralgon Men's Shed Secretary-Treasurer Lyn Matthews are seeking federal funding for a new facility
Securing shed's future
Mr Chester said the current flood-prone site was in constant danger of water damage, and he was aiming for a pre-election commitment to replace the facility as part of the redevelopment plans for Glenview Park. "I've been working with the volunteers at the shed to seek funding opportunities and supporting Latrobe City in its efforts because the men's shed is an outstanding community organisation that contributes a great deal to the region," Mr Chester said.
"The shed has had flood water from the Traralgon Creek through the doors a couple of times and needs to move to a purpose-built facility on higher land as soon as possible. It doesn't make any sense to keep investing in the current men's shed site because of the ongoing flood risk, and a purpose-built facility, with all of the modern health and safety features, is the best outcome for the shed members," Mr Chester said.
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